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Northwestern University Japanese Researchers Association (NUJRA)
This is an introduction page for researchers participating in the Chicago Downtown Japanese Researchers Association. Studying abroad at Northwestern University, Chicago University, Rush University, Illinois University Researchers are participating.
Secretaries
members
Hiroshi Maekawa
The goal is to approach the complex pathophysiology of kidney disease from single-cell analysis and metabolome analysis, and to discover innovative therapeutic targets.
Yuki Tatekoshi
At Northwestern University, I am working on the elucidation of the molecular mechanism of heart failure, especially left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. Using technologies such as metabolomics, we are conducting research focusing on changes in cell function caused by changes in intracellular metabolism.
Public relations activities
Takashi Iizuka Takashi IIZUKA
Since January 2002, I belong to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University. I am focusing on changes in amino acid metabolism in uterine fibroids and aiming to develop new treatments. We are also conducting basic research on the relationship between endocrine disrupters and uterine fibroids.
Exchange meeting management
Takahiro Tsukioki
I belong to the Department of Breast Surgery, Northwestern University. We are conducting clinical research to investigate the effectiveness of local treatment for stage IV breast cancer and basic research on prevention treatment using BRCA mutation-positive breast cancer mice. Thank you.
Former secretary
Nozomu Takata NOZOMU TAKATA
I am working on elucidating the principle of developmental regeneration at Northwestern University School of Medicine. We will induce mini-organ organoids mainly using mouse, human stem cells, and iPS cells, aiming to understand the molecular mechanism at the genomic and epigenome levels!
Former secretary
Yoshihiro Tanaka
Originally a cardiologist who specialized in arrhythmia, now interested in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and is conducting extensive research beyond his specialty. I also love sports, and when I had time, I sweated by running, swimming, tennis, etc., Everyone, Change Your Lifestyle and Stay Healthy !!
Yukihide Toyoda Takahide Toyoda
I am currently a member of Northwestern University Respiratory Surgery. We are conducting research on graft dysfunction and rejection focusing on the functions of blood and alveolar macrophages. Our goal is always to return basic research data to the clinic.
Yukitomo Ishi
Originally from Chiba University Respiratory Surgery, I am currently a member of Northwestern University Respiratory Surgery. We are conducting research on graft dysfunction and rejection focusing on the functions of blood and alveolar macrophages. Our goal is always to return basic research data to the clinic.
Shintaro Otsuka
I am studying the attachment behavior of autism model mice.
Jun Watanabe
I'm from Niigata University Neurosurgery. He is currently studying pediatric brain tumors at Northwestern University's Pediatrics Department. I would like to do translational research that can be returned to the clinic.
Naoto Ujiie Naoto Ujiie
Feinberg Cardiovascular and Renal Research Institute, Kume lab
Originally from Tohoku University Gastroenterological Surgery, I have been engaged in research on tumor blood vessel / lymphangiogenesis at Northwestern University since April 2021. We are mainly conducting research related to the expression of Forkhead transcription factors.
Unno Kenji Unno Kenji
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
We are studying the molecular mechanism of prostate cancer created by manipulating genes in human and mouse prostate epithelial cells.
Yuki Sugimoto
Athletic Movement Performance Lab
Kouki Abe Kouki Abe
I have been studying abroad at Northwestern University since 2021. We are studying the growth control mechanism of human brainstem tumors and new treatment methods using Xenografts. My hobbies are soccer, running and art appreciation.
Hiroaki Katagi
Rush university Spine Biomechanics Laboratory
Founder of NUJRA
We conducted a translational study of diffuse pontine glioma, a refractory pediatric brain tumor.
Nobuyuki Takeshige
Rintaro Hashizume lab
I was doing research at Rush university in 2019-2021. I participated in NUJRA because of my relationship. Currently I am doing neurosurgery in Japan.
Atsushi Sato Atsushi Sato
2019-2020 Study abroad at Rush University Medical Center. I had a very enjoyable and meaningful study abroad life.
Teruki Sato Teruki Sato
It was a valuable experience to spend a strong year in Chicago in 2020.
Takahiro Sasaki
Hashizume lab, Department of Neurological Surgery
I was doing research on epigenetic therapy and drug delivery for pediatric brain tumors.
Former secretary
Yusuke Tomita
Department of Pediatrics, PI: Oren J Becher
From January 2020 to September 2011, I was studying abroad and studying pediatric brain tumors.
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Shunsuke Miura
At Northwestern University, I was studying the role of hexokinase in the effector function of T cells. After returning to Japan, I would like to study the treatment of heart disease through immune cells.
Satoshi Watanabe Satoshi Watanabe
We support the activities of NUJRA from Japan!
Takashi Kojima Takashi Kojima
An otolaryngologist is analyzing protein function in the inner ear of congenital deafness. We are researching the establishment of highly efficient analysis methods using plate readers, drug screening, and analysis of channel functions.
Takeyuki Kono
Laimins Lab
I was doing basic research on HPV. Life in Chicago was a dream-like day, both public and private.
Masahide Goto Masahide Goto
I am researching imaging and photoimmunotherapy for tumors using peptide (p28). I am a pediatric neurologist.
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